Maximos
Meaninggreatest · Greek
- US rank
- #5,608
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,916 in 2002
16 babies were named Maximos in the US in 2025. It has climbed 6,414 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1999–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Maximos you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 106,383 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Maximos, 16 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Maximos would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMaximos first shows up in US birth records in 1999, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 26 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2002, when it reached #1,916.
- TrendMaximos has climbed 6,414 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,608. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Greek, Maximos means “greatest”. Our records link it to Greek and Latin roots.
About the name Maximos
Maximos is a boy name of Greek and Latin origin meaning “greatest”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-mos”. US birth records list Maximos for boys from 1999 to 2025, in 27 of those 27 years. Its best year was 2002, when it ranked #1,916 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,608, with 16 babies.
Origin:Greek namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.6 | 384,615 boys |
| 2000s | 17 | 58,275 boys |
| 2010s | 10 | 95,329 boys |
| 2020s | 6.8 | 148,148 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Maximos
What does the name Maximos mean?
Maximos means “greatest” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Maximos?
Maximos has Greek, Latin roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Maximos a boy or girl name?
Maximos is a boy name.
How popular is the name Maximos?
Maximos ranked #5,608 for US boys in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 2002 (#1,916).